DC Circuit Hands Banker’s Estate Win in IRS Whistleblower Bid
Kostelanetz attorneys Usman Mohammad, Caroline Rule, and Bryan C. Skarlatos were mentioned in a Law360 article titled “DC Circuit Hands Banker’s Estate Win In IRS Whistleblower Bid” regarding the firm’s work representing the estate of Joseph Insinga. “The decision is a win for both whistleblowers and
Kostelanetz Advises Summer, PBC, Regarding NYC’s Student Loan Reduction and College Savings Assistance Program
Kostelanetz LLP represented Summer, PBC, in connection with the City of New York’s expansion of a student loan reduction and college savings assistance program that will be available to all New York City residents. According to an Aug. 7, 2025, City of New York press release,
Treasury Issues Proposed Regulations Amending Circular 230
Kostelanetz partner Melissa Wiley writes in the CPA Journal about the expected fate of Treasury’s proposed regulations amending Circular 230. The proposed amendments to Circular 230, which sets standards for professionals who practice before the IRS, were published during the Biden administration just a month
Do Tax Promoter Penalties Trigger the Right to a Jury Trial After Jarkesy?
Kostelanetz attorneys Megan L. Brackney, Victor Suthammanont, and Mac Norman co-wrote an article for Tax Notes’s Procedurally Taxing blog entitled “Do Promoter Penalties Trigger the Right to a Jury Trial After Jarkesy?” The article explores whether, in light of the Supreme Court’s holding in SEC
Chambers Recognizes Kostelanetz as Top-Tier Firm for High Net Worth Tax Clients
Four Partners Also Named Leading Lawyers for High-Net-Worth Private Clients NEW YORK (July 28, 2025) — Chambers and Partners has recognized Kostelanetz LLP as a top-tier, Band 1 firm for high net worth tax clients in its 2025 High Net Worth (HNW) Guide. In addition to the firm’s
Kostelanetz Files Appeal to Overturn U.S. Tax Court Ruling Denying Widow’s Innocent Spouse Relief
Kostelanetz attorneys Caroline D. Ciraolo, Andrew Weiner, and Michael Waalkes recently asked the Fourth Circuit to reverse and remand a U.S. Tax Court ruling that denied a request for innocent spouse relief. In LaRosa v. Commissioner (No. 24-2034), Kostelanetz argues that liabilities consisting of an erroneous refund
Megan L. Brackney Quoted in Law360 on Top Federal Tax Cases in Second Half Of 2025
Megan L. Brackney was quoted in a Law360 article titled “Top Federal Tax Cases To Watch In 2nd Half Of 2025.” The article highlights prominent tax cases, pending court rulings, and other decisions to watch for in the second half of 2025. Law360 details a
Melissa Wiley Quoted in Journal of Accountancy on Top Tactics for Dealing With the IRS
Melissa Wiley was quoted in a Journal of Accountancy article titled “It’s No Joke: Being Nice Is Among This Attorney’s Top Ways To Deal With the IRS.” In the article, Melissa discusses her top three tactics for dealing with the IRS: deep knowledge of the
No Theft Loss Deduction for a Stolen Heart
Megan L. Brackney and Malena Solin write in a recent article for MYCPE ONE Insights about recent IRS guidance that bars victims of so-called “romance scams” from claiming a theft loss deduction on their taxes in the hopes of mitigating their losses and the potential